“So…like…What is College?” Background Information: We will spend a few classes learning how to use www.cappex.com. This great resource will help you investigate colleges and scholarships. Even though many of you are not applying to college soon, it is never too early to begin your research.
Steps:
1. College Information Webquest:This information is for you and your future…take time to read the sitesJ
Answer the questions listed on the lower half of the worksheet.
(1) Go to mr-shulman.wikispaces.com
(2) Click on the link titled “College & Scholarship Info”
(3) Click on the link titled “College & Scholarship**Webquest Activity**”à from here you can click on the provided hyperlinks
2. Getting to Know www.Cappex.com:
(1) Create your personal account with www.cappex.comà (Our school ZIP Code is 20782)
- When you list your high school, you need to identify Mr. Shulman as your “counselor” You can find colleges, scholarships, and other information that match your personal characteristics and interests
3. Apply for a Scholarship: (1) Find at least one scholarship you can apply to now and fill out the application for this scholarship.
(2) Show your teacher the scholarship you apply for to receive further assistance
- You can apply to more than one scholarship J College Information Webquest
Strategies for Underclassmen: [Sophomores & Juniors only]
Make a list of items (from this site) that you need to improve upon
I. College Majors with a Big Demand:
1. Do any of these majors interest you? If so, explain which one(s) and why? Do any of these majors interest you? If so, which one(s) and why?
2. Do any of these majors interest you? What do all of these majors have in common?
II. College 101:
3. Which of these strategies interest/surprised you the most?
4. Make a list of 5 new terms you learned from this site.
5. Why is it important to take AP courses in high school?
III. Applying to a College:
6. What types of actions should you take when you ask for a letter of recommendation?
7. How do large and small schools differ when it comes to judging the importance of student grades and test scores?
8. What information from this site will you use to help you write a convincing application essay?
IV. Deciding on a College:
9. Make a list of the pros and cons of attending a community college.
10. Which of these recommendations is the most important for you when it comes to deciding on a potential college?
V. Paying for College: 11. What is FAFSA? Make a list of the steps you will need to take to apply for FAFSA.
12. Define in a few works each of the following types of financial aid.
Background Information: We will spend a few classes learning how to use www.cappex.com. This great resource will help you investigate colleges and scholarships. Even though many of you are not applying to college soon, it is never too early to begin your research.
Steps:
1. College Information Webquest: This information is for you and your future…take time to read the sites J
Answer the questions listed on the lower half of the worksheet.
(1) Go to mr-shulman.wikispaces.com
(2) Click on the link titled “College & Scholarship Info”
(3) Click on the link titled “College & Scholarship **Webquest Activity**”à from here you can click on the provided hyperlinks
2. Getting to Know www.Cappex.com:
(1) Create your personal account with www.cappex.com à (Our school ZIP Code is 20782)
- When you list your high school, you need to identify Mr. Shulman as your “counselor”
You can find colleges, scholarships, and other information that match your personal characteristics and interests
3. Apply for a Scholarship:
(1) Find at least one scholarship you can apply to now and fill out the application for this scholarship.
(2) Show your teacher the scholarship you apply for to receive further assistance
- You can apply to more than one scholarship J
College Information Webquest
Strategies for Underclassmen: [Sophomores & Juniors only]
Make a list of items (from this site) that you need to improve upon
I. College Majors with a Big Demand:
1. Do any of these majors interest you? If so, explain which one(s) and why? Do any of these majors interest you? If so, which one(s) and why?
2. Do any of these majors interest you? What do all of these majors have in common?
II. College 101:
3. Which of these strategies interest/surprised you the most?
4. Make a list of 5 new terms you learned from this site.
5. Why is it important to take AP courses in high school?
III. Applying to a College:
6. What types of actions should you take when you ask for a letter of recommendation?
7. How do large and small schools differ when it comes to judging the importance of student grades and test scores?
8. What information from this site will you use to help you write a convincing application essay?
IV. Deciding on a College:
9. Make a list of the pros and cons of attending a community college.
10. Which of these recommendations is the most important for you when it comes to deciding on a potential college?
V. Paying for College:
11. What is FAFSA? Make a list of the steps you will need to take to apply for FAFSA.
12. Define in a few works each of the following types of financial aid.